Kitt Peak Helipad
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member TucsonThompsen
N 31° 57.615 W 111° 35.908
12R E 443446 N 3536186
The Helipad at Kitt Peak National Observatory
Waymark Code: WM8Z9J
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 06/04/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
Views: 12

This helipad is located atop Kitt Peak and services transportation, support, and emergency service needs to the Kitt Peak National Observatory. Located at roughly 7,000 ft, the helipad is some 45 miles away from downtown Tucson, AZ.
Location of Helipad: Heliport

Description of location: On top of Kitt Peak, 45 miles SW of Tucson, AZ

Does the Site Have a Windsock?: Yes

Primary Puprose of the Landing Pad: Government

What facilities are available to passengers?: N/A

What identifies the location as a helipad?: Triangle with an H

Did you provide a personal photo of the helipad, windsock, helicopter or other identifiable feature?: yes

Where were the coordinates taken relative to the landing pad?: From the nearby visitor parking lot.

Separate from an airport: yes

Landing Pad Surface: Asphalt

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